# It could get worse: Israel's nightmare scenario

- Published: 2026-10-16T20:06:50Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T09:57:21Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026-10-16/ty-article-opinion/.premium/ben-gvir-as-defense-minister-is-israels-nightmare-scenario/000001a1-45b7-da52-a3f1-4fff8b730000
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Ben-Gvir always has a smile of pure innocence on his face, but his actions have led to perpetual war, both internally and externally

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